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BD52 DWM

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,410 mi
Last recorded208,410 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DWM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 208,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 208,174 miles

Windscreen damage does not affect drivers view

Pass 26 Apr 2024 208,120 miles

Crack in windscreen does not affect drivers view

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 207,433 miles

Front brake performance slightly out of balance

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre is on 1.6mm linit and cracking on outer shoulder

Windscreen damage does not affect drivers view

Fail 25 Apr 2023 207,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake performance slightly out of balance

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre is on 1.6mm linit and cracking on outer shoulder

Windscreen damage does not affect drivers view

Pass 28 Jan 2022 203,534 miles

Both offside and nearside front brake hoses stating to perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damage does not affect drivers view

Pass 3 Feb 2021 192,404 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to 1.6mm limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Screen cracked but doesnt obscure drivers view

Fail 3 Feb 2021 192,404 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to 1.6mm limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Screen cracked but doesnt obscure drivers view

Pass 8 Feb 2020 182,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 182,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 168,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2018 161,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 154,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 150,548 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 147,160 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2015 147,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 135,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,947 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 118,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,286 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,545 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,296 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,995 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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BD52 DWM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 DWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 DWM registered?

BD52 DWM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BD52 DWM safe to buy?

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